Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
272A19
RGB
39, 42, 25
HSL
71, 25%, 13%
HSB
71, 40%, 16%
CMYK
7, 0, 40, 84
LAB
16, -4, 11
LCH
16, 11, 111
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 117
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, -1, 9
HWB
71, 10%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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